Governance Current Affairs for UPSC

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Social Influence and Persuasion

From SMS to graded e-mails, Govt’s tax ‘nudge’ makes a mark (60% of 1.11 crore respondents to I-T's compliance campaign were non-filers), Pg1

Income Tax Department's 'Nudge' campaign boosts tax compliance; 60% of respondents were non-filers, yielding ₹8,800 crore in additional tax.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Social Influence and Persuasion

10 Feb, 2026

From SMS to graded e-mails, Govt’s tax ‘nudge’ makes a mark (60% of 1.11 crore respondents to I-T's compliance campaign were non-filers), Pg1

Income Tax Department's 'Nudge' campaign boosts tax compliance; 60% of respondents were non-filers, yielding ₹8,800 crore in additional tax.

10 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

On flagship skill scheme blacklist: Empty centres, claims, counter-claims, few takers (178 PMKVY centres blacklisted, 41 FIRs filed after multi-layered checks), Pg1

178 skill training centers blacklisted under PMKVY 4.0 due to irregularities, falsified records, and non-adherence to norms, raising concerns about scheme effectiveness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

10 Feb, 2026

On flagship skill scheme blacklist: Empty centres, claims, counter-claims, few takers (178 PMKVY centres blacklisted, 41 FIRs filed after multi-layered checks), Pg1

178 skill training centers blacklisted under PMKVY 4.0 due to irregularities, falsified records, and non-adherence to norms, raising concerns about scheme effectiveness.

10 Feb, 2026

Education Sector E Governance

Biometric updates for school children completed by UIDAI, Pg8

UIDAI completes biometric updates for 1 crore students across 83,000 schools, ensuring seamless authentication for competitive exams.

Education Sector E Governance

9 Feb, 2026

Biometric updates for school children completed by UIDAI, Pg8

UIDAI completes biometric updates for 1 crore students across 83,000 schools, ensuring seamless authentication for competitive exams.

9 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

A social media ban will not save our children, Pg6

Proposed social media ban for minors sparks debate over digital rights, gender inequality, and practical implementation challenges in India.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

9 Feb, 2026

A social media ban will not save our children, Pg6

Proposed social media ban for minors sparks debate over digital rights, gender inequality, and practical implementation challenges in India.

9 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers

Messaging power, Pg6

Supreme Court questions WhatsApp's data sharing practices; highlights need for digital competition law to protect user choice and foster healthy marketplace.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers

9 Feb, 2026

Messaging power, Pg6

Supreme Court questions WhatsApp's data sharing practices; highlights need for digital competition law to protect user choice and foster healthy marketplace.

9 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

Gig workers face precarious conditions despite platform promises, struggling with falling incomes, algorithmic control, and lack of social security.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

9 Feb, 2026

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

Gig workers face precarious conditions despite platform promises, struggling with falling incomes, algorithmic control, and lack of social security.

9 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

More stations, better auditing: monitoring focus in CAQM plan, Pg4

CAQM unveils State Action Plan 2026 targeting 15-20% pollution reduction via transport interventions and enhanced air quality monitoring.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Feb, 2026

More stations, better auditing: monitoring focus in CAQM plan, Pg4

CAQM unveils State Action Plan 2026 targeting 15-20% pollution reduction via transport interventions and enhanced air quality monitoring.

9 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Tax cuts are a relief but won't go far, Pg14

Tax cuts on cancer drugs offer limited relief as high costs and insurance gaps hinder access to treatment for many patients.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

9 Feb, 2026

Tax cuts are a relief but won't go far, Pg14

Tax cuts on cancer drugs offer limited relief as high costs and insurance gaps hinder access to treatment for many patients.

9 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

Why biopharma growth is essential, Pg14

Biopharma Shakti initiative aims to boost indigenous biopharmaceutical manufacturing, bridge affordability gap, and foster innovation in India's healthcare sector.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

9 Feb, 2026

Why biopharma growth is essential, Pg14

Biopharma Shakti initiative aims to boost indigenous biopharmaceutical manufacturing, bridge affordability gap, and foster innovation in India's healthcare sector.

9 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

No sunset date for old tax regime, 95% of refunds disbursed: CBDT chief, Pg13

CBDT clarifies old tax regime's future, emphasizing taxpayer choice amidst rising adoption of the new regime and refund disbursement progress.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

9 Feb, 2026

No sunset date for old tax regime, 95% of refunds disbursed: CBDT chief, Pg13

CBDT clarifies old tax regime's future, emphasizing taxpayer choice amidst rising adoption of the new regime and refund disbursement progress.

9 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Budget makes good moves on the textile economy, Pg11

Union Budget emphasizes textile sector with integrated schemes, infrastructure, and skill development, but value creation and artisan empowerment gaps remain.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

9 Feb, 2026

Budget makes good moves on the textile economy, Pg11

Union Budget emphasizes textile sector with integrated schemes, infrastructure, and skill development, but value creation and artisan empowerment gaps remain.

9 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1

Indian IT giants allocate ₹13,000+ crore for Labour Code impact, with provisions varying across sectors and companies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

9 Feb, 2026

Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1

Indian IT giants allocate ₹13,000+ crore for Labour Code impact, with provisions varying across sectors and companies.

9 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

Citing rules, PMO tells LS Sectt: No questions on PM CARES, relief and defence funds, Pg1

PMO cites parliamentary rules to block questions on PM CARES, National Relief, and Defence Funds, raising transparency concerns.

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

9 Feb, 2026

Citing rules, PMO tells LS Sectt: No questions on PM CARES, relief and defence funds, Pg1

PMO cites parliamentary rules to block questions on PM CARES, National Relief, and Defence Funds, raising transparency concerns.

9 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

From file disposal to output, Union Secretaries now get a report card each, Pg1

Union Secretaries get performance report cards based on file disposal, output, expenditure, and grievance redressal, promoting efficiency and accountability.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

9 Feb, 2026

From file disposal to output, Union Secretaries now get a report card each, Pg1

Union Secretaries get performance report cards based on file disposal, output, expenditure, and grievance redressal, promoting efficiency and accountability.

9 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

How is India tackling mental health crisis?, Pg13

India grapples with mental health crisis amid budget constraints, infrastructure gaps, and rising digital addiction among youth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

8 Feb, 2026

How is India tackling mental health crisis?, Pg13

India grapples with mental health crisis amid budget constraints, infrastructure gaps, and rising digital addiction among youth.

8 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Economics of Animal Rearing

Why has AYUSH got a major push in Budget?, Pg13

Union Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹4,408 crore to AYUSH, promoting traditional medicine and integrating it into national healthcare.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Economics of Animal Rearing

8 Feb, 2026

Why has AYUSH got a major push in Budget?, Pg13

Union Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹4,408 crore to AYUSH, promoting traditional medicine and integrating it into national healthcare.

8 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Economics of Animal Rearing Food Processing and Related Industries

Rediscovering the virtues of bamboo, an ancient plant, Pg12

National Bamboo Mission 2025 aims to boost cultivation, reduce imports, and enhance farmer income through bamboo-based industries and exports.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Economics of Animal Rearing Food Processing and Related Industries

8 Feb, 2026

Rediscovering the virtues of bamboo, an ancient plant, Pg12

National Bamboo Mission 2025 aims to boost cultivation, reduce imports, and enhance farmer income through bamboo-based industries and exports.

8 Feb, 2026

Health Sector E Governance

DIGITAL HEALTH'S NEW IDENTITY: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Pg4

Delhi government transforms healthcare with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, issuing 1 crore ABHA IDs and digitizing OPD registrations.

Health Sector E Governance

8 Feb, 2026

DIGITAL HEALTH'S NEW IDENTITY: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Pg4

Delhi government transforms healthcare with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, issuing 1 crore ABHA IDs and digitizing OPD registrations.

8 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Right to be forgotten: Apex court to examine if it applies to online news, Pg9

Supreme Court examines 'Right to be Forgotten' applicability on online news, balancing privacy with freedom of press after discharge.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

7 Feb, 2026

Right to be forgotten: Apex court to examine if it applies to online news, Pg9

Supreme Court examines 'Right to be Forgotten' applicability on online news, balancing privacy with freedom of press after discharge.

7 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

'Eradication of stray dogs an impossible promise... ABC rules not a silver bullet', Pg18

Expert warns against mass dog feeding, highlights ABC program limitations, and emphasizes coexistence for managing human-animal conflict effectively.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

7 Feb, 2026

'Eradication of stray dogs an impossible promise... ABC rules not a silver bullet', Pg18

Expert warns against mass dog feeding, highlights ABC program limitations, and emphasizes coexistence for managing human-animal conflict effectively.

7 Feb, 2026

Governance

From SMS to graded e-mails, Govt’s tax ‘nudge’ makes a mark (60% of 1.11 crore respondents to I-T's compliance campaign were non-filers), Pg1

From SMS to graded e-mails, Govt’s tax ‘nudge’ makes a mark (60% of 1.11 crore respondents to I-T's compliance campaign were non-filers), Pg1

On flagship skill scheme blacklist: Empty centres, claims, counter-claims, few takers (178 PMKVY centres blacklisted, 41 FIRs filed after multi-layered checks), Pg1

On flagship skill scheme blacklist: Empty centres, claims, counter-claims, few takers (178 PMKVY centres blacklisted, 41 FIRs filed after multi-layered checks), Pg1

Biometric updates for school children completed by UIDAI, Pg8

Biometric updates for school children completed by UIDAI, Pg8

A social media ban will not save our children, Pg6

A social media ban will not save our children, Pg6

​Messaging power, Pg6

​Messaging power, Pg6

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

More stations, better auditing: monitoring focus in CAQM plan, Pg4

More stations, better auditing: monitoring focus in CAQM plan, Pg4

Tax cuts are a relief but won't go far, Pg14

Tax cuts are a relief but won't go far, Pg14

Why biopharma growth is essential, Pg14

Why biopharma growth is essential, Pg14

No sunset date for old tax regime, 95% of refunds disbursed: CBDT chief, Pg13

No sunset date for old tax regime, 95% of refunds disbursed: CBDT chief, Pg13

Budget makes good moves on the textile economy, Pg11

Budget makes good moves on the textile economy, Pg11

Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1

Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1

Citing rules, PMO tells LS Sectt: No questions on PM CARES, relief and defence funds, Pg1

Citing rules, PMO tells LS Sectt: No questions on PM CARES, relief and defence funds, Pg1

From file disposal to output, Union Secretaries now get a report card each, Pg1

From file disposal to output, Union Secretaries now get a report card each, Pg1

How is India tackling mental health crisis?, Pg13

How is India tackling mental health crisis?, Pg13

Why has AYUSH got a major push in Budget?, Pg13

Why has AYUSH got a major push in Budget?, Pg13

Rediscovering the virtues of bamboo, an ancient plant, Pg12

Rediscovering the virtues of bamboo, an ancient plant, Pg12

DIGITAL HEALTH'S NEW IDENTITY: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Pg4

DIGITAL HEALTH'S NEW IDENTITY: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Pg4

Right to be forgotten: Apex court to examine if it applies to online news, Pg9

Right to be forgotten: Apex court to examine if it applies to online news, Pg9

'Eradication of stray dogs an impossible promise... ABC rules not a silver bullet', Pg18

'Eradication of stray dogs an impossible promise... ABC rules not a silver bullet', Pg18

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